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Is a pro-Romney ad racist? Five questions to ask yourself
Our Index of Racist Potential measures the degree that a political ad has the potential to evoke – consciously or unconsciously – voters’ stereotypical attitudes about people of color, regardless of the intent of the candidate or campaign team. To determine whether a political ad this presidential election season would score on the higher end (more racist) of our index, ask yourself these five sets of questions.
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Commencement season: Speakers share inspiration, insight, and advice with college grads
It’s college graduation season and the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” which began in late April, will be heard at commencement ceremonies until mid-June. Many more speeches have yet to be given that impart the usual pearls of wisdom and advice on pursuing dreams, being daring, and contributing to society. Here’s a sampling of excerpts from speeches given to graduates around the country.
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Who is Spain's Judge Baltasar Garzón? Five key questions answered.
Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón was found guilty today on charges of illegal wiretapping and abuse of power. Garzón is known as a “super judge” because of the high profile human rights cases he has overseen internationally.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Faith Leaders
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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In Pictures: America's Food Renaissance
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European bailout was not enough to save the euro
The euro reached 4-year lows this week after the European bailout failed to build confidence in the markets.
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Arizona immigration law has echoes of controversial federal act
Elements of the Arizona immigration law echo 1995's controversial Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which gave some local law enforcement officials the authority to identify and detain immigration offenders.
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Could a start-up called Diaspora knock Facebook off its perch?
For now, Diaspora is a work-in-progress. But if all goes as planned, Diaspora could go head-to-head with Facebook, the reigning king of the social media world.
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Is class conflict to blame for riots in Greece and 'Tea Party' movement?
From both the Marxian and the classical liberal perspective, class conflict may have a strong influence in events such as the riots in Greece and the 'Tea Party' movement.
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Colorado latest battleground for teacher performance
Legislation in Colorado would put teachers on probation based in part on student scores on standardized tests. It’s part of a trend around the country that teacher unions find threatening.
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'Los Suns' Cinco de Mayo statement: protest on a tank top
The Phoenix Suns players decided to wear their Spanish 'Los Suns' jerseys to tonight's Cinco de Mayo playoff game to protest the new Arizona immigration law. It's the latest example of America's often-contradictory views on illegal immigration and the Hispanic community.
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Currency manipulator accusations against China unbalanced
US accusations that China is a currency manipulator do not fairly take into account the export sector and unemployment consequences to China if they unpegged the yuan.
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Roubini: Greece debt crisis is only the tip of the iceberg
The Greece debt crisis should be a warning. History shows that unless this buildup of sovereign debt is tackled eventually by raising taxes and controlling spending, then there are only two outcomes: default or high inflation.
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Opinion: AIDS, sex, and crime: Why is Darren Chiacchia facing jail time?
Barbaric laws about AIDS mean Darren Chiacchia could spend up to 30 years in jail for exposing his partner to HIV without revealing his condition.
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White House Project examines, honors the role of innovative women in culture
Jill Scott, Kiran Bedi, and other women who work to change cultural perceptions highlighted the White House Project event.
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Opinion: College admissions: What matters most -- SAT scores, grades, or just luck?
College admissions is more subjective than you might think. It wasn't that long ago that Ivy League schools tried to keep out Jewish applicants.
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The age of the rock-star economist is (mercifully) ending
In the trough of the great recession, America clung to a new breed of rock-star economist. Thankfully, that time seems to be ending.
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Inner-city Chicago charter school has perfect college acceptance rate
College acceptance: At Chicago's Urban Prep charter school, all male and all black, every member of the first graduating class got into a four-year college.
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Final Four: Test your trivia knowledge
The men's Final Four begins Saturday in Indianapolis. Will Butler have a home-court advantage? Will Michigan State be blown out again? The Monitor's master of trivia knows all.
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Education reform: Can poor test scores get a teacher fired?
In Houston, a controversial education reform measure allows teachers to be fired based on their students' test scores. Some parents back the policy, but teachers unions have reservations.
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Remember Me: movie review
Teen idol Robert Pattinson stars in ‘Remember Me’ as a wealthy New York student trying to find himself.
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Want to save $50,000? Try a three-year college degree.
With costs soaring, some colleges offer students a way to graduate early with a three-year college degree. But critics say students lose out on gaining breadth of experience.
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Has blogging peaked?
The demands of blogging have pushed many to abandon the form for faster, simpler word bursts on Twitter or Facebook.
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Secrets of Powerful Women
Advice for young women: Make friends. Share praise. Wear red.
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Confusion over Chile earthquake death toll sparks frustration
One reason Santiago lowered the official death toll of the Chile earthquake is that some of those missing and presumed dead turned out to be alive.
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Chile earthquake: 'Looters run wild'? Not quite.
News media from around the world have highlighted looting in the wake of the 8.8 Chile earthquake, but how bad is it really? Chileans say things are tense in some areas, but under control.
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Chile earthquake: President Bachelet opens up to foreign aid
After days of holding off on accepting foreign aid offers in the wake of the Chile earthquake, President Michelle Bachelet has now welcomed help from abroad.
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Obama health plan could stop California rate hike. But be careful what you wish for.
Obama health plan includes a Health Insurance Rate Authority, which could put private insurers out of business.
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Opinion: Mount Vernon Statement: the contradiction at the heart of this conservative fusion
Do conservatives really think that two of history’s most radical documents – the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution – were conservative?
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Opinion: When athletes praise God at the Super Bowl and other sports
The problem isn’t the faith of believers like Drew Brees. It’s the media assumption that every person of faith adheres to a highly traditional version of Christianity.
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